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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.08, 12,525.35 and 2,506.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.08, 12,525.35 and 2,506.69 is: 3,760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.08 : 12,525.35 = 2,506.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.08/12,525.35 = 2,506.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.08x = 12,525.35 × 2,506.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.08x = 31,397,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,397,125.74/8,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.10

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